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Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins (D)


Delegate since 2017 and vice‑chair of Ways & Means. Wilkins represents District 20 and serves as vice‑chair of the Ways & Means Committee, chairing its Election Law Subcommittee. 

  • Member of rules and spending committees. She sits on the Rules & Executive Nominations Committee and the Spending Affordability Committee. 
  • Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. Wilkins leads the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and is a member of the Legislative Latino Caucus, the Women Legislators and the Transit Caucus. 
  • Chairs county delegation committee. She chairs the Land Use, Transportation & Public Safety Committee of the Montgomery County Delegation. 
  • Co‑sponsor of HB0837 promoting career‑focused guidance. She helped pass the More Opportunities for Career‑Focused Students Act. 
  • Advocate for voting rights and early childhood education. Wilkins champions automatic voter registration, affordable childcare and pre‑kindergarten expansion. 
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